Local obituaries for Colonial Heights, VA.

May 14, 2018

"BINGO!" Ruth's favorite words to yell out as she covered her board. Everyone who had the privilege of knowing Ruth Ann Eason, knew what an amazing spirit she had right up to her last game. Her bright blue eyes, quick wit and big smile would greet everyone who walked in the door. She loved to tap tap tap the pieces...

May 13, 2018

Kathleen M. Ray, 86, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018. Born on April 30, 1932 in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Mary Langley and was preceded in death by her husband, Asberry Ray. She is survived by a son, Timothy Ray and granddaughter, Hana Ray. A Funeral Mass will...

May 10, 2018

Renée Lanier Williamson, 51, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018, after fighting a courageous battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme. She was a member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, and worked as an Accounts Receiving Clerk with Campofrio Food Group in Chesterfield and formerly with Crane 1 Services in Walthall. Renée was a passionate supporter for people with...

May 9, 2018

John G. "Butch" Traylor Jr., 62, of New Kent, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his residence. Born on February 6, 1956, in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late John G. Traylor Sr. and Beverly Talley Traylor. He was preceded in death by his son C.J. Traylor. Mr. Traylor is survived by his son, John...

May 9, 2018

Henry T. Burnett ("Hank"), 88, of Hopewell, passed away May 9, 2018. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Hopewell. Hank served in the United States Air Force. He was employed by Honeywell, previously Allied Chemical, and retired after 40 years of service. He was preceded in passing by his devoted wife, Joyce Anne Burnett; and sister, Virginia...

May 8, 2018

Thomas Loften "Tommy" Atkinson, 73, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Born in Richmond, Virginia on June 18, 1944, he was the son of the late Mack L. and Paige Birdsong Atkinson and was preceded in death by brothers, Kenneth Atkinson and Mack Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson was a life long resident of the tri-city area and...

May 7, 2018

John W. McAllister, of Dinwiddie County, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the age of 82. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hammie and Rebecca Sears McAllister; brothers, Jeffrey, Herman, Raymond, Albert, and Myers McAllister; sisters, Mary White, Rita Fitzsimmons, Rose Alley, and Barbara Denson. John worked at Brown & Williamson for 24 years. He is...

May 7, 2018

William C. Darby, known to friends as "Bill," passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at the age of 100. Born in Greenville, South Carolina, he attended Spartanburg College, and was one semester away from graduation with a degree in the ministry. At the time, he was called to serve his country during WWII in France and Germany, which was...

May 6, 2018

Patti L. Slaughter, 87, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at her home. Born in Oklahoma on January 19, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Simon and Lyla Schmitt Becker, and was preceded in death by her husband, Earl M. Slaughter. Pattie was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She is survived by her...

May 6, 2018

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May 3, 2018

William Lee Goodwin, 68, of Prince George, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Born April 25, 1950 in Richmond, Virginia, he was the son of the late William T. and Doris Tuck Goodwin. Mr. Goodwin was a member of the Colonial Heights Baptist Church, now the Heights Baptist Church, a retired Manager for Sears, with 33 years of service,...

Apr 30, 2018

Joyce T. Westfall, 77, of Dinwiddie, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 and went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Born November 3, 1940, in Petersburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John and Doris Tucker. Ms. Westfall is also preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Dobrick. Joyce was a member of Highland...

Apr 30, 2018

Jimmy Alvin Parrish, 70, of Colonial Heights, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018. Born September 26, 1947 he was the son of the late Alvin King Parrish and Margaret Virginia Horne Parrish and also preceded in death by a son, Daniel Wayne Parrish and his faithful four-legged companion, Shelly. Jimmy is survived by his beloved Susan J. Redford; son,...

Apr 29, 2018

Jessie Bradford Gentry passed away Sunday evening, April 29, 2018 at the age of 86. Jessie was born on March 12, 1932 on a cold snowy day in her family home on Spivey Mountain, Tennessee. When the Doctor arrived to deliver the baby, they say he headed up the hill to the home and slid back down to the road....

Apr 29, 2018

Eunice Faye Duncan, 82, of Colonial Heights passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Born October 27, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Bernie W. and Sarah E. Mincey, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward W. Duncan; and two sons, Roger M. Duncan and Gregory W. Duncan. She attended Faith Baptist Church in Colonial...

Apr 27, 2018

Jesse Boyd Shelton, 78, of Dinwiddie, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 27, 2018. Born July 25, 1939 in Crumpler, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Monty Oliver Shelton and Sarah Simmons Shelton. As a man who loved to work, Jesse loved to do anything that got his hands moving. Things like gardening, tinkering with his tools,...

Apr 27, 2018

Deanna Oliver, 76, of Petersburg, passed away on Friday, April 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mario J. and Ruth Newton Tursini; a brother, Wayne Watkins; and a sister, Loretta Tursini. Deanna is survived by her children, Madora Sheffield, Allan Story Jr., Natalina Harris, Kimberly Gregory, and Aaron Story; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a...

Apr 26, 2018

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Saturday, May 19th, 2018 3:00pm, Highland United Methodist Church

Apr 26, 2018

Marvin L. Starnes, 77, of Chesterfield, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018. Born February 13, 1941, in Petersburg, Virginia, he was the son of the late Edward R. and Virginia Crank Starnes. Mr. Starnes was a veteran of the United States Navy and a retired Lieutenant with the Chesterfield County Police Department, with 33 years of faithful service. During...

Apr 25, 2018

James L. Kirkland Jr., 87, of Disputanta, passed on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Born July 1, 1930, he was the son of the late James L. Kirkland Sr. and Naomi Traylor Kirkland and was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie Thomas Kirkland. Mr. Kirkland was a US Army veteran and a retired civil service employee at...